Grevillea 'Flame 'n Beauty'

Grevillea
(asparagoides x calliantha) 'Flame 'n Beauty'

ORIGIN : Grevillea ‘Flame ‘n Beauty’ is a hybrid between Grevillea asparagoides and G. calliantha. It originated at Smart Grafts Nursery, Zalas Road, Stawell, Victoria. The name refers to the showy pink and orange flowers. The originator and applicant is Mr Stephen Smart, on behalf of the Grevillea Study Group. Received 9th December 1998.

DIAGNOSIS: G. asparagoides differs in its open, cylindrical inflorescences and perianths up to 5 mm wide and with a dense indumentum of glandular hairs. G. calliantha has leaves to 7.5 cm long with 5-7 lobes, longer floral bracts (>2 mm long) and perianths lacking glandular hairs. Flower colour is a blend of both parents.

Similar hybrids: Grevillea ‘Little Jessie’ which differs in its leaves lacking secondary division.

COLOUR CODE: RHS Colour Chart 1995

Style: 59A-D
Stigma: 59CD
Perianth: 186D/160D
Leaf: close to 189A

CULTIVATION : This cultivar is extremely tolerant of hot dry and cool wet conditions. Grafted and cutting grown plants flower freely in 6 inch (150mm) pots – an advantage for the nurseryman. It has been in cultivation for 13 years at Stawell.